Like many kids, Maya is sad after her family moves to a new town where she has no friends. She thinks there is something wrong with her. One day, Maya's wonderful Auntie Rosa comes to visit, and shows Maya the magic of Havening touch. Maya starts feeling better right way. She now has a tool she can use whenever she is upset. Maya shares her discovery with classmates and soon they are feeling happier and better about themselves. When Auntie Rosie has to leave, Maya is sad to see her go, but happy to know she can soothe herself anytime she needs it.

In this book, Havening touch is described clearly to child readers and also in more detail for parents and other adults who love and work with children. Havening is a psychosensory method that helps people of all ages feel more reassured and resilient by causing neurochemical change. Its effects are lasting and cumulative.

Read this touching story about how to improve mood and adaptive capacity through a fun and simple practice.